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HOC 1

2012 Mercedes-benz Sl

Silver Petrol 4663cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,576 mi
Last recorded40,576 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl33,098 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOC 1
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSl
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,663cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 7 Sep 2026 40,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 38,033 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 35,198 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 31,972 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 30,174 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 28,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 26,495 miles

less than 10mm stone chip on front screen.

Pass 11 Sep 2019 24,123 miles

stone chip on B zone of screen.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 20,877 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 13,351 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 9,114 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sl?

Based on 528,820 MOT tests across 35,553 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
2,023
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
35,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,801
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 3,812
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,463
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3,077
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,767
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HOC 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl in Silver with a 4,663cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 33,098 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sl fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 8,801 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HOC 1, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sl typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sl is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HOC 1 registered?

HOC 1 is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Sl, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is HOC 1 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HOC 1 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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